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March 10, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Week of March 10

David L. Evans of Benbrook, judge of the 48th District Court in Tarrant County, has been appointed by Gov. Rick Perry as presiding judge of the Eighth Administrative Judicial Region for a four-year term. Plus more new positions, appointments, awards and honors.
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February 17, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Don't Miss a Deadline: Understand Big Changes to Filing, Service Rules

The Texas Supreme Court approved new and amended state civil procedure rules, which took effect Jan. 1. Read on for the new and amended rules that will most rock the procedural world.
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August 22, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

Winning Women: Melanie Kemp Okon

Dallas civil trial and appellate attorney Melanie Kemp Okon has an almost unbeaten record. Only one of the nine cases Okon tried over the past 11 years resulted in a verdict unfavorable to her client, and she won the three appeals she handled.
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October 25, 2010 | Texas Lawyer

When Businesses Hire Lawyers, Gender Matters

Does gender matter — or should it matter — in choosing the right lawyer to represent a business? The answer, say Dawn Estes and Melanie Okon, is yes, it does matter. In their view, the better man for the job often is a woman — not always, but often. The authors are part of one of the few certified women-owned business law firms in Texas.
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April 29, 2013 | Texas Lawyer

Appellate Lawyer of the Week: Mixed-Motive Retaliation? No Fees, 5th Circuit Rules

According to a recent appellate decision won on behalf of Lori Carr's employer-client, attorneys may not get their fees for winning a "mixed motive" retaliation claim.
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April 22, 2013 | Texas Lawyer

Commentary: Avoid Confusion Over Client Identity

Congratulations, the phone is ringing, and a new client is calling. But don't go celebrate with an early lunch just yet. Unless the client is an individual or sole proprietor, the wise attorney must make sure that the engagement letter identifies exactly who the client is, especially if room exists for interpretation or doubt.
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